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All You Need To Know About The New Samsung S7 and S7 edge

Design & Size
The arrival of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge see Samsung simplify its smartphone line-up. Whereas Samsung previously offered 5.1-inch S6 and S6 Edge models as well as a third larger 5.7-inch S6 Edge+, now there are just two versions to choose from:

Interestingly both phones are thicker (1mm) and heavier (S6 138g, S6 Edge+ 153g) than their predecessors, but they are also narrower and shorter with more rounded backs that should make them easier to hold and use one handed. Given Samsung has stuck with glass rear panels and a smooth aluminium finish to the sides of both phones, this is very welcome.

The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge will come in Black Onyx and Gold Platinum while the the latter also gets the option of Silver Titanium.

As with previous Samsung Edge models, a swipe from the side of the S7 Edge screen still brings up widgets and app shortcuts, but it now supports third party app integration and double width widgets for more information hopefully making it less gimmick and more substance. Samsung will bring this upgraded software to both the S6 Edge and S6 Edge+, but it won’t come to the Galaxy S7 or S6.

You Don't Necessarily Have To unlock Your Phone To View Basic Information On your Phone

On the plus side, both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge displays have increased brightness, colour accuracy and power efficiency from last year’s models plus support for ‘Always-on Display’ technology. This means basic information such as the time and notifications (user customisable) can always be seen in monochrome on both displays – they never switch off. The battery hit for this is 1% per hour (it can be disabled), but for those who regularly check their phones it could be a deal maker.

Battery Life – Bigger Vs Much Bigger

Determined to atone for last year’s failings, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge have hefty 3000mAh and 3600mAh battery capacities, dramatically up from the Galaxy S6 (2550mAh) and Galaxy S6 Edge (2600mAh). Whether the extra S7 Edge capacity surpasses the S7 given its larger screen remains to be seen.

A View Of What Is behind The Cover

Samsung remains coy about giving out detailed usage numbers for the new phones at this point, but did say users could watch an entire season of Game of Thrones before needing to recharge. That’s promising but was it achieved with screen brightness low and aeroplane mode on? Time will tell, though Samsung has the benefit of Android Marshmallow’s ‘Doze’ efficient standby feature and has promised significant battery optimisation for users when gaming.

Furthermore support for both Qi and PMA wireless charging standards remains from last year alongside support for fast wall charging. Interestingly Samsung has stuck with a microUSB port rather than moving to the newer USB Type-C. This will please many for its ubiquity, though more widely will delay the transition to Type-C adoption and fracture the smartphone landscape as other premium smartphones (Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, OnePlus Two, LG G5) have made the move with many more expected to follow.

Pricing
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge shocked users with their price hikes last year (749 euros and 849 euros respectively for 32GB models), but Samsung has slightly redressed the balance this year. The 32GB Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge will come in at 699 euros and 799 euros respectively, a 50 euro cut.

Samsung has yet to reveal US pricing (potentially the same figures in dollars as EU prices include sales tax) or indeed the full array of internal storage options (more on storage later) but 32GB, 64GB and – potentially after a delay as with the Note 5 – 128GB versions should be expected in each.

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We often find out about celebrities’ love affairs and gossip from Linda Ikeji blog. But what about the private life of this famous woman? After all, she is so beautiful, successful, and talented. It’s just impossible not to fall in love with such a lady. The last few months her fans and blog audience have been discussing an interesting question: are Linda Ikeji and Don Jazzy dating?

There’s hardly anyone in this country who do not know who is Linda Ikeji. Her career developed very rapidly and made her one of the wealthiest bloggers in Africa. Don Jazzy is also a successful figure in show business. He is a top producer and founder of the music label, Mavin Records.
These couple are worthy of each other. People that have the same level of success are more likely to have a great relationship.
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